Meet Finoverse Leadership Team

At the heart of Finoverse is a passionate and dedicated team committed to connecting people through experiences. Together, we create a global tech network that fosters innovation, empowers collaboration, and drives meaningful change across industries.

Let’s shape the future and make an impact together with YOU!

Anthony Sar
Co-founder & CEO
Anthony founded Finoverse in 2015 and Hong Kong FinTech Club in 2017 to meet the growing demand in the FinTech industry. He has over 20 years of experience in event management, communication and media in Asia and Europe.
Vila Wong
Co-founder & Managing Director
As the Co-founder of Finoverse, Vila is responsible for government relations, event management and company operation. She has designed and organised 50+ events in 8 years. Vila also works closely with key FinTech stakeholders, such as banks, VCs, associations and universities.
Alison Yim
Chief Business Officer
Alison joined Finoverse in 2015 and has been leading the business development team for all projects since then. She has successfully brought in over 1,000 clients from 20+ countries from various industries, including banking, technology, legal, and consulting professionals.
Kris Fok
Head of Venture & Partnerships
Kris is a Web3 & Crypto leader with over 7 years of experience building communities and partnerships around innovative technologies and cutting-edge tech businesses. She builds the new Web3 venture arm for Finoverse, and oversees and develops company’s growth engagement initiatives in the Web3 space globally, aiming to drive and promote adoption for the industry.
Fred Leung
Senior Events Manager
Leveraging over 8 years of experience in event production and trade show management, Fred served as stage manager for HKFTW 2022, overseeing all production elements to ensure seamless execution. He also managed the Finoverse Arabia VIP Tour, providing concierge services as part of the event coordination team.
Fred Pi
Senior Content & Program Manager
Fred is an experienced content and event specialist with a strong background in several prominent media and production companies to connect Greater China's thought leaders with international technology and finance experts. Fred is passionate about facilitating meaningful conversations and creating impactful event experiences for decision-makers, innovators, and the community.
Hannah Richardson
Head of Global Investments
Hannah holds over 10 years of event management and government relations experience. Having organised over 300+ business seminars, workshops and conferences in Asia and Europe, Hannah supported HKFTW since 2018 and will be in charge of the Community and Startup Programmes.
Susanna Chen
Senior Delegation & Startup Manager
Susanna is an Italian-born Chinese, experienced event management professional with expertise in client and VIP management, leads content projects and speaker recruitment at Finoverse. With 300+ organized gala dinners and conferences, she brings a diverse background and leadership experience to events like D3 Bahamas and Hong Kong Green FinTech Summit. Susanna has over 10 years of work experience.
Alice Chan
Head of Administration & Human Resources
Alice is a seasoned event management expert with 10 years of experience, adept in organising 50+ innovative local and international events. Her skills also encompass HR functions, operational policies, stakeholder liaison, and business administration.
Sandra Kwong Göldi
Genesis Project Supervisor
Sandra’s background is in both editorial and hospitality, with a strong emphasis on empowering the next generation of family business leaders. As Features Editor at BurdaLuxury, she produced editorial content for Prestige and Lifestyle Asia, notably spearheading the impactful 40-under-40 issues that celebrated Hong Kong's most promising talents. Additionally, she previously also contributed to the content curation for a Zurich-based family office conference
Artem Ainulin
Design Director
Artem is an experienced designer with a proven track record in event, graphic, and web design. As an integral part of the Finoverse team for 5 years, he has been responsible for creating all design, branding, and on-site production for HKFTW, ensuring that the events are visually stunning, engaging, and flawlessly executed.
Sai Roshini Daswani
Head of Marketing
Bringing over 15 years of experience from both in-house and agency roles in corporate communications and client strategy, Sai shapes our brand narrative and event campaigns across all our marketing channels. She is passionate about bringing new ideas to life and ensuring people remember who we are.
Paul Daillencourt
Sales and CRM Lead
Paul is a seasoned business developer with expertise in FinTech, Technology, and Hospitality. At Finoverse, he enhances productivity with AI and database management, bringing a global perspective and a passion for driving growth.
Each day, I am inspired to harness every potential and turn it into reality. Being part of this journey has been truly wonderful and fulfilling. I feel glad to be part of Finoverse
Alison Yim
Chief Business Officer
In an event, the devil is in the details. In a company, the secret is in the human touch. This is Finoverse
Fred Leung
Senior Events Manager